WFUS52 KCAE 121321
TORCAE
SCC003-063-081-121400-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0002.260312T1321Z-260312T1400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
921 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Lexington County in central South Carolina...
  Southeastern Saluda County in central South Carolina...
  North central Aiken County in central South Carolina...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 920 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Ridge Spring, or near Batesburg-Leesville, moving
  east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Batesburg-Leesville around 925 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Camp
Kinard, South Shore Marina, Fredonia, Gilbert, Hollow Creek Public
Park, Siesta Cove Marina, Hibernia, Summit, Murray, and Kneece.

This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 44
and 48.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.

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LAT...LON 3405 8137 3388 8131 3381 8166 3382 8166
      3383 8171 3391 8175
TIME...MOT...LOC 1320Z 252DEG 38KT 3388 8164 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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